Baby clothes checklist
Girls colors, boys colors and
adorable prints can draw you to the kids clothes hanger. However, in order to
make the final choice, safety, comfort and practicality must be considered. Oh,
and you probably also want to consider the price. There is nothing wrong with
shopping second hand or high quality thrift stores for most things. Just
remember to wash everything first.
Basic things in the wardrobe
of a newborn:
- Combinations: 3-4
- Down jackets/elastic overalls: 3-6
- Socks/shoes: 3-4 pairs
- Dresses that cover the legs: 3-4
- Hats/caps/caps: 1-2
- T-shirts: 4-6 short or long sleeves.
- Lightweight mittens: 1 pair (to prevent small nails from scratching)
- Jersey: 1-2
- Oatmeal: 1 (if you live in a cold climate)
If you have twins, plan twice
as much so you don't have to be in the laundry all the time.
Safety first: no
buttons, knots or ties. Stay away from clothes with small buttons, decorative
rhinestones or bows as they can cause choking. Clothes with long ties or
clothes that are tight around the child's arms, legs, or neck are also
dangerous. Make sure the jewelry is well-tailored.
Choose fireproof clothing for sleep. The labels on your child's pajamas will tell you if they
need to be worn tight to be flame retardant, or if the fabric itself is flame
retardant. Flame retardant fabrics have special washing instructions to prevent
the flame retardant from washing out. In fact, this is a place where used items
can't be a good choice - if they haven't been laundered properly, they won't
work as well.
Shop by your baby’s weight, not by age. Age doesn't really matter when it comes to baby’s
clothing; different brand clothes. Weight is the best indicator, and on many
baby’s clothes it is listed along with age.
Think about how easy clothes will be to put on and take
off. Dressing a writhing newborn
can be a little tricky. Follow these tips when choosing clothes to make
dressing easier:
- Wide collars or buttons at the neck make dressing easier.
- Buttons and zippers on the front are easier to put on and take off than on the back.
- Loose sleeves are easier to put on and take off than tight ones.
- Snaps or other convenient openings in the crotch make changing diapers quick and easy.
Choose washable.
Buy clothes with "machine wash" on the label to save time and effort
on hand washing or ironing. Clothing made from 100% cotton is ideal as it is
comfortable, durable and washes well.
Think ahead - wisely. Some babies never fit "newborn" size. Others may even lose a 3-month size garment in as little as 1 month. Therefore, buy goods for 6 months or 1 year to have them on hand. Geminis tend to be smaller than single children, so smaller clothes can last longer. Some things can be worn a little big until the child grows up. However, do not buy seasonal clothes, such as swimwear or winter coats, in advance. It is impossible to predict the size of your child.